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Biological Field Technician
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) | |
United States, Michigan, Jonesville | |
Mar 18, 2024 | |
Job Title
Biological Field Technician Location
Jonesville, MI US (Primary) Job Type
Temporary # of Hires Needed
1 Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a temporary, part time, Biological Field Technician to help investigate the impact of wind turbines on bats and birds at an operational wind facility. WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals. Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers! Key Details:
Job Summary: WEST is looking for a biological field technician to work independently, but within a larger team, to collect data used to assess the impacts of wind turbines on bats and birds. The successful candidate will gain hands-on field experience conducting standardized searches beneath wind turbines to locate and document bat and bird carcasses, as well as participate in trials designed to measure carcass persistence and detectability. The average work week may include 20-30 hours, though there may be weeks requiring fewer hours, or weekend work. Training will be provided in bat identification as well as field data collection. Responsibilities include:
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position. Job Requirements
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
After an offer of employment is made, thecandidatemust successfully pass a pre-employmentbackground check,drug screening,and a DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver's license will be required. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements. WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment. Education
Bachelor's Degree Exemption Type
Non-Exempt Application Deadline |